The Southern California man dubbed the 'Dine-and-Dash Dater' faces new charges for his scheme where he invited women out to dinner then ditched them, leaving them to foot the pricey bill.
Paul Guadalupe Gonzales, 45, was charged with four new felony counts of extortion on Friday for his dating ruse from May 2016 to April 2018 where he targeted 10 women throughout Los Angeles County.
Along with his charges from last month, he now faces a total of 11 counts of extortion, two counts of attempted extortion, two counts of defrauding an innkeeper and one count of petty theft, according to the criminal complaint.
Serial 'Dine-and-Dash Dater' Paul Guadalupe Gonzales, 45, charged with four new counts of extortion Friday for skipping out on dinner dates and leaving women to cover the bill from May 2016 to April 2018
Three more women have come forward to say they too were victims of Gonzales' trickery, district attorney's office spokesman Paul Eakins said.
Previous charges of one count of grand theft and one county of petty theft have also been dismissed.
He pleaded not guilty to the new extortion charges at a hearing on Friday.
Gonzales, a serial dater with expensive taste, would meet the women on dating apps PlentyofFish and Bumble, and invite them out to dinner at fancy restaurants.
Once there he ordered expensive items including lobster tail and chocolate souffle before excusing himself and exiting the restaurant, leaving his dates to pay the exorbitant bill.
On two occasions the restaurants elected to pick up the check themselves, district attorney office spokesman Eakins said.
In a separate incident Gonzales left a hair salon without paying after being serviced.
Victims: Diane Guilmette, left, said she was victimized by Gonzales in 2016 where he left her to cover the $163 bill. A woman named Carol, right, says was targeted by him as well, but the restaurant recognized him and covered the bill for her
He pleaded not guilty to the new extortion charges at a hearing on Friday. He now faces a total of 11 counts of extortion, two counts of attempted extortion, two counts of defrauding an innkeeper and one count of petty theft
He held up his dating ruse for two years throughout Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach and Burbank, according to KTLA.
'Gonzales is accused of dining with women he met through online dating apps, then leaving without paying any of the bill,' district attorney officials said in a statement.
A preliminary hearing is set for Tuesday. He faces a possible maximum penalty of 16 years and 10 months in county jail if convicted.
A woman named Carol spoke on being targeted by Paul Gonzales on Inside Edition, claiming that agreed to go on a date with him after meeting him on a dating website where he went by 'Mike'.
He suggested to grab a bite to eat at Mercado, a Mexican restaurant in Pasadena where he ordered a steak dinner. After he finished eating, Carol said he excused himself from the table and never came back.
The manager of the restaurant said he had recognized Gonzales as the serial dine-and-dash dater and Gonzales fled. The manager then comped Carol's food.
One woman said Gonzalez left her with the bill after he said he needed to get his phone charger from his car but never returned. The unidentified woman had to pay the $130 tab at Smitty's in Pasadena, pictured above
Carol said she met Gonzales at Mercado in Pasadena, above, when he skipped out on her. The restaurant eventually paid for her meal after recognizing him as the 'Dine-and-Dash Dater'
'This man needs to be stopped. God knows how many other women he will attempt to do this too,' Carol said.
She said he 'knew all the right things to say' and presented himself online as a fun-loving and adventurous man who was looking for a serious relationship.
Another victim named Michelle told CBS Los Angeles she met Gonzales for dinner at Smitty's Bar and Grill in Pasadena after they connected on a dating app and he 'went all out' ordering a filet mignon, a shrimp salad, and a couple cups of coffee.
When he finished eating he said his aunt was very sick and needed to grab a phone charger from his car in case he received a call about her. After he was gone for about 10 minutes, she realized he wasn't coming back and she had to foot the $130 bill.
'I didn't mention it to the restaurant, nothing. I think I was more embarrassed, my pride was just like, you know, I felt dumb,' she said, deciding not to reveal her true identity to the outlet.
'I think he owes every woman an apology. I think that would humble him by having to apologize to the women,' she added.
Last March another California woman came forward with a similar story where he ate at BJ's in Pasadena then left to take a phone call but never returned.
In 2016, yet another woman came forward. Diane Guilmette said after meeting on a dating app Gonzales invited her to Morton's Steakhouse and ordered an appetizer for himself and a steak for dinner then skipped out before the $163 bill arrived.
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